Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

On 30th April 2026 the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely.
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

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CTP-endorsed Security Specialists Register now live

Businesses and organisations can now access a Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) endorsed register of protective security specialists, developed as part of new measures set out in response to the Manchester Arena terror attack.
Keywords: CPS , Competent Person Scheme , Counter Terrorism Policing , Register , Protective Security , Manchester Arena , Jon Savell , RSES

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Meet NaCTSO at The Security Event, Birmingham

… of signing up to ProtectUK, and the range of training and engagement opportunities available. SFJ Awards – stand …
Keywords: Competent Person Scheme , The Security Event , Protective Security , SFJ Awards , Qualification , Ofqual , Exhibition

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NaCTSO INSIGHTS: Bringing the Crime Prevention Toolkit to Life

Bringing the Crime Prevention Toolkit to Life
Keywords: Toolkit , webinar

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Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

The Home Office has now published the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 section 27 statutory guidance.
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

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NaCTSO is exhibiting at the Food and Drink Expo, NEC Birmingham

… Come and meet NaCTSO’s Business Engagement Unit at stand N149 and learn how they are …
Keywords: Events

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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… an Advisory Panel and a wider programme of structured engagement, we tested the clarity and usability of the … feedback received. In total, this included 18 detailed engagement sessions with 122 organisations across sectors in … in practice. This has been complemented by continued engagement at major industry events and conferences. Earlier …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

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NaCTSO to attend the British Tourism & Travel Show

… NaCTSO’s Business Engagement Unit (BEU) will take part in the British Tourism … and resilience. Their presence continues NaCTSO’s wider engagement across industry events, where the focus is on …

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New Counter Terrorism qualification launches

A new Ofqual regulated qualification, the SFJ Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness has officially launched.

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NaCTSO at Security and Policing Conference 2026

… Operations’ stand.   NaCTSO - Government Zone  The Business Engagement Team will be present within the Government Zone …
Keywords: Security & Policing , Security , Counter Terrorism Policing , Security and Policing Conference , NaCTSO , NaCTSO Competent Person Scheme , Action Counters Terrorism , Counter Terrorism , JSaRC , NVTMU , VAW , Home Office

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